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What property is indicated by a metal's letter designation separated from the alloy designation by a dash?
What property is indicated by a metal's letter designation separated from the alloy designation by a dash?
- Ductility
- Malleability
- Hardness (correct)
- Tensile strength
Which type of steel does not accept heat treatment?
Which type of steel does not accept heat treatment?
- Medium-carbon steel
- Manganese steel
- High-carbon steel
- Low-carbon steel (correct)
What property makes medium-carbon steels especially adaptable for machining or forging?
What property makes medium-carbon steels especially adaptable for machining or forging?
- Desirable surface hardness
- High ductility
- High hardness
- Ability to accept heat treatment (correct)
Which alloying agent acts as a hardener when alloyed with steel?
Which alloying agent acts as a hardener when alloyed with steel?
In what applications are high-carbon steels primarily used?
In what applications are high-carbon steels primarily used?
What characteristic makes Mangalloy unique?
What characteristic makes Mangalloy unique?
Which property refers to a metal's tendency to return to its original shape after stretching and bending?
Which property refers to a metal's tendency to return to its original shape after stretching and bending?
What property describes a material's ability to resist tearing or breaking when bent or stretched?
What property describes a material's ability to resist tearing or breaking when bent or stretched?
When a metal can carry heat or electricity, it is said to have good ____________.
When a metal can carry heat or electricity, it is said to have good ____________.
What is the term for the property of a metal to expand when heated and shrink when cooled?
What is the term for the property of a metal to expand when heated and shrink when cooled?
Which property involves a material's ability to absorb heat before conducting or carrying it away?
Which property involves a material's ability to absorb heat before conducting or carrying it away?
Metals that can carry heat also carry ____________, making them good electrical conductors.
Metals that can carry heat also carry ____________, making them good electrical conductors.
What can be added to steel to counteract the negative effects of sulphur?
What can be added to steel to counteract the negative effects of sulphur?
How does phosphorus affect low-carbon steel's resistance to atmospheric corrosion?
How does phosphorus affect low-carbon steel's resistance to atmospheric corrosion?
What does nickel contribute to steel during the heat treatment process?
What does nickel contribute to steel during the heat treatment process?
What effect does manganese have on a metal's forging characteristics?
What effect does manganese have on a metal's forging characteristics?
How does adding small amounts of sulphur affect the machinability of steel?
How does adding small amounts of sulphur affect the machinability of steel?
What undesirable effect does sulphur have on steel when rolled or forged?
What undesirable effect does sulphur have on steel when rolled or forged?
What is the main characteristic of chromium steel?
What is the main characteristic of chromium steel?
How does nickel contribute to steel when alloyed with chromium?
How does nickel contribute to steel when alloyed with chromium?
What is the primary purpose of molybdenum in aircraft structural steel?
What is the primary purpose of molybdenum in aircraft structural steel?
Why is chrome-moly steel an ideal choice for landing gear structures?
Why is chrome-moly steel an ideal choice for landing gear structures?
What type of steel alloy does vanadium produce when combined with chromium?
What type of steel alloy does vanadium produce when combined with chromium?
In what components are ball bearings typically made, according to the text?
In what components are ball bearings typically made, according to the text?
What is the primary element responsible for the mechanical properties of steel?
What is the primary element responsible for the mechanical properties of steel?
What is the main objective of heat treatment in steel?
What is the main objective of heat treatment in steel?
Why are high-carbon steels particularly suitable for heat treatment?
Why are high-carbon steels particularly suitable for heat treatment?
What does the annealing process do to steel?
What does the annealing process do to steel?
Which material exceeds commercial use compared to any other material?
Which material exceeds commercial use compared to any other material?
How does heat treatment impact product performance in manufacturing processes?
How does heat treatment impact product performance in manufacturing processes?
